Muskie show opens at Harper College

Joseph Seeberger of Portage, Mich., peers at his modern-day world record muskie, caught in 2012 with a live minnow and an 8-lb. test line. His muskie, which he caught while fishing for bass in Lake Bellaire, Mich., is on display at the Chicago Muskie Show at Harper College.Bob Chwedyk | Staff Photographer

Tony Bush of Cary picks out a couple of Viper 2 buck tail baits from Bait Rigs of Madison, Wis., at the Chicago Muskie Show on Friday at Harper College.Bob Chwedyk | Staff Photographer

Muskie lovers, unite. The annual Chicago Muskie Show is up and running at Harper College in Palatine.

The three-day event opened Friday and continues Saturday and Sunday, with lectures, demonstrations, booths showcasing the latest gear, prize drawings and events that will teach your kids the basics of casting and retrieving.

Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the X in the upper right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.